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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in digital education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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